Chapter 0119 Chapter 0119 Judys POV The Gala was just as beautiful as I imagined ; it was also incredibly crowded .<\/p>\n
The moment our limo pulled up to the front entrance where everyone was lined up to get inside , the paparazzi were all over us .<\/p>\n
Flashes of light nearly blinded me , and Walter had to take my hand and guide me through the doorway .<\/p>\n
kept asking questions about what Irene was wearing and when they got a look at me , one of them recognized Ella Venutis design and started to ask me questions about it too .<\/p>\n
The 1 I opened my mouth to answer them about where I got the dress , but Irene stopped me .<\/p>\n
You dont want to talk to the press , she whispered .<\/p>\n
They are nasty buggers and will twist anything you say .<\/p>\n
I bit my lip and nodded .<\/p>\n
We walked over to the security guards at the entrance , Ethan pulled out the invites for him and Irene .<\/p>\n
The security guard looked at them for a moment before nodding and stepping aside for them to enter .<\/p>\n
Walter handed the security guard our tickets next , and he looked them over before nodding and stepping aside from us as well .<\/p>\n
Walter offered me his arm and I smiled thoughtfully as I took it .<\/p>\n
The music was loud , and everybody was wearing dazzling gowns and suits ; I couldnt recognize anybody behind the masks , but I wasnt sure if Id be able to recognize anyone regardless .<\/p>\n
This place is amazing , I breathed , staring up at the light streamers that danced across the ceiling .<\/p>\n
Its beautiful .<\/p>\n
First time at the Gala ? Walter asked , giving me a questionable look .<\/p>\n
I nodded .<\/p>\n
Is it that obvious ? I asked , feeling my cheeks warm under his scrutiny .<\/p>\n
I guess its a new experience for us both then , he admitted .<\/p>\n
I looked at him surprised .<\/p>\n
Youve never been before either ? He shrugged causally .<\/p>\n
Not to an American one , he told me .<\/p>\n
Ive been to a few Galas in France , but nothing quite like this .<\/p>\n
Im also way too busy with work , so I dont go out often .<\/p>\n
So , what are we supposed to do at these things besides stand here and look pretty ? I asked , teasingly .<\/p>\n
He smirked .<\/p>\n
We drink and mingle with the rich , he replied .<\/p>\n
When I chuckled , he grinned .<\/p>\n
Can I get you a drink ? That would be great , I told him .<\/p>\n
Anything besides champaign .<\/p>\n
You arent a fan ? Chapter 01.19 Not really , I answered .<\/p>\n
He nodded thoughtfully .<\/p>\n
Ill make sure to remember that , he said , winking before he turned and walked towards the bar .<\/p>\n
There you are , Irene said , draping her arm through mine .<\/p>\n
Come on ; we have a reserved table over here .<\/p>\n
I glanced behind her and saw that Ethan was already seated at the table .<\/p>\n
I swallowed down the bile that rose in my throat as I willed my legs to move towards that table with Irene .<\/p>\n
This was going to be one long night .<\/p>\n
Gavins POV Mr.<\/p>\n
Landry , how much are you donating for the Gala this year ? Mr.<\/p>\n
Landry , who designed your suit ? Are you here with anybody special tonight ? I ignored the paparazzi as I often did , the second I reached the security guard , he nodded at me and let me in , without even needing my invitation .noveldrama<\/p>\n
As I stepped around him , I paused and reached into my pocket to grab my mask .<\/p>\n
I slipped it over my face and then walked the rest of the way inside .<\/p>\n
I truly wasnt a fan of these events , but as the person funding it , it was my duty to be here .<\/p>\n
The staff were running around , trying to serve as many guests as possible .<\/p>\n
Everybody was in their elegant attire , mingling amongst one another .<\/p>\n
When they noticed me walking by , most women puffed out their chests , making their breasts look bigger , and batted their lashes .<\/p>\n
I ignored them , just as I did with the paparazzi The first place I went to was the bar ; I paused when I saw Walter ordering a couple of drinks from the bartender .<\/p>\n
If Walter was here , that meant Judy was here .<\/p>\n
As if it was instinct , my eyes immediately found her .<\/p>\n
She was seated rather uncomfortably at a table with Ethan and Irene .<\/p>\n
It seemed that Irene was talking her ear off , and Ethan wouldnt take his eyes off Judy .<\/p>\n
My blood boiled at the sight of it ; his eyes should only be for my daughter and no one else .<\/p>\n
Was I seriously going to have to speak to him again about this ? And what was Judy thinking ? Wearing a dress like that knowing there were going to be unmated males around here and that she was going to be around her ex mate ? It was almost as if she wanted his attention .<\/p>\n
Uncle ? Walter asked as he started to walk past , drinks in hand .<\/p>\n
I turned my scrutiny onto him and nodded without uttering a single word .<\/p>\n
Im glad you came , Walter said , a small smile on his face .<\/p>\n
I hope that its okay that I took Judy here .<\/p>\n
I know you had a thing about me dating one of your staff members .<\/p>\n
But Judy is different .<\/p>\n
I truly like her .<\/p>\n
I might even be in love with her .<\/p>\n
My blood went cold at his words .<\/p>\n
Chapter 0119 In love ? Could Judy really be in love with this fool in return ? Walter had a history with women ; he fell in love too quickly , but he always ended up finding someone new and dropping his current love .<\/p>\n
It really showed Judys incompetence for falling for a guy like that .<\/p>\n
Chapter 0120 Chapter 0120<\/p>\n
Sara is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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